Bargain?
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cavmad »
Sun Jul 17, 2005 9:51 am
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Just bought a brand new front wheel bearing for my BX from eBay. £2.50 plus £2.50 postage, he had quite a few. Seems very fair to me-how does that...
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Cavmad- I tried this method on my last BX but in fact the best way is to follow Tom Shepperds easy strut lubricating method which I found on the BX...
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Last post by adamskibx
Sat Jul 23, 2005 3:51 pm
A little tip for all you 16v drivers....
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Kitch »
Sat Jul 09, 2005 6:46 pm
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If you didn't already know this, listen up.
If you happen to be entering a bend which is nearly a complete circle (we're talking 240 degrees), you...
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Just get the book stick to the dimensions and tolerances and above all else, remember there are no shortcuts regardless of what anyone might tell...
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Last post by AlanS
Sat Jul 23, 2005 1:17 am
How weird is this?
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cavmad »
Thu Jul 21, 2005 9:35 pm
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Took my BX into the garage today to investigate the whistling/squeeking noise from the o/s/f. Happy to say it`s not major or terminal, warped discs...
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Take it back and DEMAND the creaking be put back in!
Wouldnt take the car in to have the pads and discs done though, there pretty much aesy peasy!...
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Last post by cavmad
Fri Jul 22, 2005 11:40 am
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Last post by tom
Sat Jul 09, 2005 11:17 pm
The end of me driving!
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Vanny »
Sat Jul 02, 2005 7:24 pm
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Here is a little story, i'll try to keep it concise!
Summer 2002 - Bought a 1.9TD Xantia engine directly out of the car, from a dodgy geezer in...
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Don't worry Vanny, it always pans out.
I'm at the other end of my scale. I'm starting to get bored as my RD Estate won't go wrong! I had a sudden...
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Last post by Kitch
Sat Jul 09, 2005 5:46 pm
BX16V fuel economy
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AlanS »
Thu Jul 07, 2005 8:58 pm
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One of the boys picked up another car yesterday, so I volunteered/was volunteered, to take him down to collect it around 400 klms away.
Partway down...
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Pretty good going. I managed to average 37mpg on a 60mph trip to Staffordshire.
On the way back it declined pretty sharply, but I did blow away an...
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Last post by Kitch
Sat Jul 09, 2005 5:42 pm
Hello Bx world,
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by
mrmrwray »
Wed Jul 06, 2005 7:05 pm
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Hi everyone,
I am now an owner of a white 1.4 J reg bx
when i have a couple more minutes, i will write to say what I have been doing with it, mainly...
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bloody useless sod!
For those off the Andyspares Forum, mat is the one who bought the St Tropez from 'AdamSki' and my god how well it does go!...
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Last post by Vanny
Thu Jul 07, 2005 1:04 am
BX club stickers.
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Geoffrey Gould »
Mon Jul 04, 2005 2:34 pm
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Hello. Yer Jon would you care to enlighten me as to how to order more than one through pay pal. I could order 5 separate ones, having stopped to...
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Thanks for the reply Jon. Have sent pm with contact details. Hope all OK with you.
Best.
Geoff.
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Last post by Geoffrey Gould
Mon Jul 04, 2005 7:13 pm
Getting closer to MOT!
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Vanny »
Tue Jun 07, 2005 11:31 pm
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Getting really close to an MOT now! Had one booked today untill we foudn the engine keeps cutting out! Im suspecting an air leak!
got no bonnet...
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go and read the other post and get up to date Andy! The engine has totally died!
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Last post by Vanny
Mon Jul 04, 2005 9:48 am
What i've been upto!
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Vanny »
Sun Jul 03, 2005 12:57 am
Well you can see some of the results in the 'no more car' thread!
But in other news i changed my accumulator sphere today, by hand! and thats the...
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Last post by Vanny
Sun Jul 03, 2005 12:57 am
Product I won't be buying again.
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tom »
Sat Jul 02, 2005 1:19 pm
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Tetrosyl colour match paint. It has such poor propellant that it will not wet the surface and it sprays little but blots. The match is rotten, too....
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I get my aerosol paint made for me at a local paint factors. Match is always spot on. They use colour cards with a little hole in the middle for...
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Last post by richard
Sat Jul 02, 2005 2:51 pm
What Every BX Needs.
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by M » Wed Jun 29, 2005 9:49 am
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Stick them on your BX, your wifes Xantia / Blingo / 205, your caravan, your shed window, your mates car when he isnt looking - buy them in bulk and...
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I've got one now :D
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Last post by tom
Fri Jul 01, 2005 10:37 pm
The BX Project is closing
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Vanny »
Wed Jun 22, 2005 3:01 pm
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I have made the startling realisation that with an upsurgence in BX websites the BX Project is no long productive nor usefull and will shortly be...
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I am, indeed on an even keel and would like to thank Vanny for being one of the pioneers of the cause.
As one of sons of pioneers (Dave B will...
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Last post by jonkw
Fri Jun 24, 2005 10:13 pm
Heuliez
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pindimar »
Mon Jun 20, 2005 10:14 pm
Never knew until looked on the Heuliez Web Site that, not only did they dsign the BX estate but built it too.
To quote from their Site: Design &...
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Last post by pindimar
Mon Jun 20, 2005 10:14 pm
For a rainy day
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DLM »
Fri Jun 17, 2005 8:27 pm
I came across the BX links on the site below, and started to waste time rapidly but happily - there are some BX sites here I've not found or seen...
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Last post by DLM
Fri Jun 17, 2005 8:27 pm
BX 1992 Brochure
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jonkw »
Wed Jun 01, 2005 5:58 pm
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Got me a mint late 1992 BX model range brochure from Ebay.
By this time, the BX was in the twilight of its life, and the range consisted of the 16TXi...
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Dont adjust them, replace them (they hadnt refined the plastic clip at the time :D ) and were still relying on sharpening parts under the bonnet to...
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Last post by Stewart (oily!)
Wed Jun 15, 2005 7:24 pm
Been tinkering
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Vanny »
Tue Jun 07, 2005 11:26 pm
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For those that know, i coersed my mate into buying a BX from AdamSKI of the GSF forum. Well its had a load of problem so i've been working to resolve...
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Hi mate, left message on your answerphone ref. rear spoiler. Quite willing to pay you something for it BTW and could collect reasonably...
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Last post by cavmad
Wed Jun 15, 2005 11:25 am
Pipe Nightmare
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jonkw »
Tue Jun 14, 2005 5:12 pm
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I had to do a job for Mike G at the weekend on a G reg BX Estate. Lets say that it had a slight hydraulic leak, to the degree that the LHM was coming...
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Yes I know that one, when you realise that most of the pipes have a kind of knobbly feel, and are probably only atoms thick in places, fine mist of...
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Last post by Stewart (oily!)
Tue Jun 14, 2005 7:41 pm
Very late Fleabay hatch
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Mr B »
Sun Jun 12, 2005 12:00 am
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L reg :shock: I thought only estates turned up with the L plate.........
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When I was selling my GTi I checked out autotrader and saw a late 1.7 TD going for £1700!
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Last post by richard
Sun Jun 12, 2005 11:26 am
Starter Motor Brushes
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Vanny »
Tue Jun 07, 2005 8:44 am
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Anyone know where i might be able to buy starter motor brushes for Valeo starter motors? My auto electrician was keen on the idea of selling me...
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I think this proves the point about what a rip off it is that these auto sparkies are pulling with these things.
I have had cause in the past few...
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Last post by AlanS
Thu Jun 09, 2005 10:34 pm
Loves driving...
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tom »
Tue May 31, 2005 4:38 pm
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Apologies for not posting lately; DLM WBM and TOM have all been on an alcohol abuse course in Normandy. Day 1 Southampton- Dover then Boulogne-...
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Jane and I flew back from Rennes, from the airport across the road from the womb of all BXs with Flybe who are the sort of outfit that allow kids to...
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Last post by AlanS
Tue May 31, 2005 10:50 pm
Help! I want an MOT!
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Vanny »
Mon May 30, 2005 9:57 pm
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Hi List folks!
following the valiant efforts of oilyspanner and fast and furryous a weekend ago (which i still need to post about!) i now have a...
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Hey Vanny
Have a look in your accessory shop for some Dry Fuel I think its mostly methanol but it makes diesel and water miscible, other than that...
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Last post by Stewart (oily!)
Tue May 31, 2005 12:35 pm
So you fancy a temp guage from a 16V?
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Mr B »
Thu May 26, 2005 9:35 pm
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Bloody hell!
I bid on this thinking I'd steal it for a few quid but the seller mentions it's for a Pug 205 GTi and the price goes vertical :roll:
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i've doen that before stewart! totally disconnected the reasonably decent front struts, totally disattached from the car, but i forgot to lift them...
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Last post by Vanny
Mon May 30, 2005 9:40 am
Another one back on the road!
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by M » Wed May 25, 2005 6:28 pm
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I have a fresh MOT
I have a flat cap
I have a BX TizzyDee
:twisted: :twisted: :twisted:
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Marty,have you got a tiled floor in that car??
I see the broom there, so I take it that it's easy to keep clean then?
Alan S :lol:
Nahh, they are...
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Last post by M
Sun May 29, 2005 5:28 am
I have a Headache.
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by
DavidRutherford »
Mon May 23, 2005 10:32 pm
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Why? From driving for just over 4 hours today with a slightly blowy exhaust howling at me, all the way back from Vanny's. It's the turbo outlet to...
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Ah Vanny, I used to dream of owning a 7410-T, will just have to make do with the 8447-H (blooody big hammer) hope you can get your MOT now, did you...
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Last post by Stewart (oily!)
Wed May 25, 2005 5:38 pm
BX Digit register.
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AlanS »
Tue May 24, 2005 4:37 am
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This was posted over in Oz today; only one here that I know of.
Alan S
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Well I know where there's at least one here in the UK. Needs a bit of work though.
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Last post by DavidRutherford
Tue May 24, 2005 8:41 am
Im thinking of buying a BX
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by Mr. Bridger » Mon May 16, 2005 9:32 pm
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What should I be looking for in terms of mechanicals and bodywork?
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Update
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Last post by tom
Sun May 22, 2005 5:39 pm
Welcome to BXClub.co.uk Forums
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by
jonkw »
Sat Oct 21, 2000 1:01 am
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Hi, and welcome to anyone that has found their way here (by invitation only at this stage).
At the moment I am setting up, and testing the Form :D
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Well I found it too, why wasnt I invited???? paranoid, took a break from forum lurking to actually do some work on Vannys machine, he will drive...
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Last post by Stewart (oily!)
Sun May 22, 2005 4:04 pm
Calling BX International Rescue!
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by
Vanny »
Wed May 18, 2005 12:08 am
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Post 'Turbo went pop and pumps out lots of smoke' madnes will be taking part this forth coming weekend! If anyone would like to join in repairing the...
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well, to be honest, from a cost point of view, I recon this engine I'm bringing up will save you a fair bit. If you have the head off your current...
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Last post by DavidRutherford
Thu May 19, 2005 9:05 pm
For those of us about to post....
by M » Tue May 17, 2005 5:21 pm
Whilst this forum is new and in its infancy, some of you will be experienced forum users, some will be first timers. This info is included in the...
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Last post by M
Tue May 17, 2005 5:21 pm
Hello
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by
macplaxton »
Fri Jan 08, 2010 5:04 pm
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Hello BXers,
I've joined the forum here as I've a wee challenge on my plate - fixing a friend's BX 1.9D auto. I own a Citroen myself, a 1978 GS X2,...
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Wow, that DAF suffered didn't it. I hope the scum who nicked it did too.
By the looks of the stain on the passenger door he did! Now where's the...
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Last post by Guest
Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am
Bx mot pass.
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by
bexxy »
Sat Jun 06, 2009 12:23 am
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Just had to mention as i'm pleased as punch that bexxy my 16 tgs auto has passed her mot today with no advisory's and had a few admirer's also at the...
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The rally is organised under the auspices of the Citroen Car Club but open to all Citroen entusiasts. Dates are June 26th to 28th in Westport, Co....
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Last post by Guest
Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am
What Diesel mag
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Guest »
Mon Jun 09, 2008 1:49 pm
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My What Diesel dropped thru the door this morning in its new/revised guise. One new feature is Past Masters which kicks off with our own favourite...
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Good stuff Matt. I really must get my a*** into gear and find out how to post pics and things on the forum!
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Last post by Guest
Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am
In love again
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by
Guest »
Wed Feb 06, 2008 1:20 am
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Hi fellow BX fans :)
I've made a few posts on the forum already but just wanted to say a 'formal' hello to everybody. The forum seems like a...
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Well Monday morning saw the new exhaust being put on, and what a difference! A quiet BX ....... except that it's not a quiet BX, as the roar from the...
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Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am
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